War in Afghanistan (oct 11, 2001 – aug 30, 2021)
Description:
Following the 9/11 attacks, the US invades Afghanistan to rid it of the Taliban, kill Osama bin Laden, and repel threats of terrorism around the globe. This begins a nearly 20-year-long conflict resulting in nearly 250,000 deaths and, ultimately, a Taliban victory with the withdrawal of US troops in 2021.Added to timeline:
Date:
oct 11, 2001
aug 30, 2021
~ 19 years